Showing posts with label geocaching. Show all posts
Showing posts with label geocaching. Show all posts

Monday, 10 September 2007

Geocaching in Yorkshire

First of all, a quick explanation of what Geocaching is:


Don't worry, it's a quick explanation and you'll understand within the first few lines.

Yesterday's geocache trip was to Wortley which is just a couple of miles from where we live. The cache was about a 3/4 mile walk down tracks, over fields and into the woods. Not a difficult one to find, but a lovely walk all the same. Another lovely spot that we didn't even know existed!


Livvie found the cache under a big log just inside the woods. It was a box covered in camouflage and inside were all sorts of kiddies goodies. Livvie chose a whistling string toy and left a little funny ornament.
When we got back to where we left the car there was a tiny tea room, Post Office and bed & Breakfast. We stopped for tea and scones. Yum yum! (This picture would have been slightly funnier if I had more mess on my face. However, I did not smear enough cream round my mouth and nose and now you all think I am just a messy eater!)

After our little break we went for a wander down the lane to Wortley Hall which used to be a stately home and is now an hotel and conference centre. They welcome visitors to the garden. It is so beautiful! http://www.wortleyhall.com/gardens.php It's set in 26 acres of formal gardens, woodland and Fields.

Definitely a place to take visitors for a stroll on a nice afternoon. :0)